Healthcare Assistant Birmingham, England
Job description
We are looking for an enthusiastic, patient focused, hardworking individual to join our friendly and very welcoming team in the Radiology Department at the Birmingham Women’s hospital. The part time vacancy is for a Healthcare assistant who is willing to work 2 days per week and participate in a Monday to Saturday working shift pattern.
The department undertakes, Obstetric, Gynaecology and Paediatric ultrasound scans as well as fluoroscopic Radiography procedures. The post will require the candidate to provide key support to Radiology staff performing these procedures, enabling the team to deliver effective and efficient patient care, whilst maintaining a safe clinical environment.
The candidate must be flexible, dynamic and able to work as part of a team. Interpersonal communication skills are essential, working alongside Consultants, Sonographers, Radiographers and other Healthcare assistants.
The role is based within the Radiology Department at the Birmingham Women’s Hospital. The individual will work as part of the imaging team, providing services to women and babies undergoing x-ray and ultrasound examinations. They will assist Radiologists, Sonographers and Radiographers with examinations and care of patients coming through the department. Assist with clerical and administration duties. Ensure all patients receive the highest possible quality of care at all times. The role is physically demanding and postholders may be exposed to bodily fluids and emotionally distressed patients and partners.
Will be requires to participate in an 08.00-19.00, 6 day working service provision as rostered.
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
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